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Ceremony Scripts by Paul Tedesco

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Paul Tedesco

Paul is a former priest / pastor, and administrator at a human services organization, holding a Master of Divinity degree. He has been a weekly columnist for The Catholic Spirit, a contributor to The National Catholic Reporter, and an invited headline guest on ABC 20/20 and the Canadian Broadcast Corporation radio network. He is now happily retired, and spends much of his time writing in a variety of national forums. He was ordained by American Marriage Ministries in 2021.

3 Scripts by Paul Tedesco

Check out these 3 scripts written by Paul Tedesco, Guest Contributor at American Marriage Ministries. We offer free wedding ceremony scripts, handfasting scripts, and more!



Two wedding bands and a cross pendant on a beaded necklace are placed on a old bound copy of The Holy Bible in preparation for the marriage ceremony

Traditional Catholic Wedding Ceremony Script

A traditional Catholic wedding ceremony script based on Catholicism's The Rite of Marriage, The Roman Ritual, and The Order of Celebrating Marriage. This religious wedding script contains all the usual components of the Catholic marriage rite (except communion), including scripture readings, prayers and blessings, an exchange of wedding vows, a statement of intention, pronouncement, and more. written by AMM Minister Paul Tedesco.

A bride places her hand in the groom's showing off her gold wedding ring on the wedding day

Catholic Inspired Wedding Ceremony Script for Modern Couples

A contemporary Catholic wedding ceremony script for modern couples who choose to marry outside the Church. This religious wedding script is loosely based on Catholicism's The Rite of Marriage, The Roman Ritual, and follows the usual order of service, including suggestions for scripture readings and songs, prayers and blessings, an exchange of wedding vows, a statement of intention, pronouncement, and more. Use this sample template as-is or modify to suit your needs. Written by ordained AMM Minister Paul Tedesco.

A bride places a wedding ring on a second bride's hand during a sweet wedding ceremony.

Catholic Inspired LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Ceremony Script

A modern Catholic wedding ceremony script written for same-sex and other LGBTQ+ couples, with gender-neutral language, suggestions for inclusive Bible scripture readings, and prayers. Written by AMM Minister and wedding officiant Paul Tedesco, this original wedding script is inspired by the traditional Catholic marriage rite for modern gay and lesbian couples and others who wish to marry outside the Church while honoring their faith.

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